Laboratory Operations Associate I
Fate Therapeutics Inc.
August 22, 2026
On-site
San Diego, CA
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Serve as point of contact and support R&D, Technical Operations, and Manufacturing end-user facilities requests to keep day-to-day lab activities running.
- Plan short- and long-term lab activities; solve space requirements; coordinate equipment calibration, maintenance, and relocation.
- Execute lab operations requests, calibrations, and Work Orders (WOs) on schedule.
- Maintain equipment lists; enroll new equipment into calibration/maintenance schedules.
- Implement equipment and lab activity policies, procedures, and protocols; follow SOPs and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
- Use required databases to track/update assets, records, and documents.
- Participate in calibration/maintenance (e.g., pipets, biosafety cabinets, incubators) with accurate documentation per SOPs.
- Oversee/escort vendors per SOPs and ensure compliant documentation.
- Support maintenance of Facilities working standards (manufacturing, utilities, labs).
- Resolve lab operations, calibration, and equipment issues with other departments.
- Maintain safe work environment (follow safety SOPs; wear required PPE) and accurate record keeping.
- Work independently; make sound judgments; support third-party vendor services.
Qualifications (Required/Preferred):
- 1+ years lab operations and equipment maintenance experience in biotech/pharma.
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- CMMS exposure preferred.
- Mechanical knowledge of lab equipment (e.g., biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, refrigerators/freezers) preferred.
- Basic math skills; ability to use technical calibration equipment.
- Detail oriented; strong problem-solving.
- Excellent cross-functional communication; ability to prioritize high volumes of requests.
- Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, flexible, able to multitask in fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions:
- 100% on-site at corporate headquarters, San Diego, CA.
- Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs; occasional evening/weekend work.
Compensation:
- Competitive employment package including annual bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Anticipated hourly range: $26.00–$30.00.
- Serve as point of contact and support R&D, Technical Operations, and Manufacturing end-user facilities requests to keep day-to-day lab activities running.
- Plan short- and long-term lab activities; solve space requirements; coordinate equipment calibration, maintenance, and relocation.
- Execute lab operations requests, calibrations, and Work Orders (WOs) on schedule.
- Maintain equipment lists; enroll new equipment into calibration/maintenance schedules.
- Implement equipment and lab activity policies, procedures, and protocols; follow SOPs and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
- Use required databases to track/update assets, records, and documents.
- Participate in calibration/maintenance (e.g., pipets, biosafety cabinets, incubators) with accurate documentation per SOPs.
- Oversee/escort vendors per SOPs and ensure compliant documentation.
- Support maintenance of Facilities working standards (manufacturing, utilities, labs).
- Resolve lab operations, calibration, and equipment issues with other departments.
- Maintain safe work environment (follow safety SOPs; wear required PPE) and accurate record keeping.
- Work independently; make sound judgments; support third-party vendor services.
Qualifications (Required/Preferred):
- 1+ years lab operations and equipment maintenance experience in biotech/pharma.
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- CMMS exposure preferred.
- Mechanical knowledge of lab equipment (e.g., biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, refrigerators/freezers) preferred.
- Basic math skills; ability to use technical calibration equipment.
- Detail oriented; strong problem-solving.
- Excellent cross-functional communication; ability to prioritize high volumes of requests.
- Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, flexible, able to multitask in fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions:
- 100% on-site at corporate headquarters, San Diego, CA.
- Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs; occasional evening/weekend work.
Compensation:
- Competitive employment package including annual bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Anticipated hourly range: $26.00–$30.00.